Chandauli: Cyber thugs are targeting the smart people of the district. In 42 days, 8 cases of cyber fraud from educated people were reported in the district. Along with educated women, there are also techno-friendly businessmen among them. A total of Rs 1.15 crore was cyber defrauded by these people. In this, most of the cyber frauds have taken place in the name of shares, IPO and completing tasks. At present, the police is seriously investigating all the cases related to fraud. Actually, cyber thugs are luring people and making them victims.
This is how they are becoming victims of fraud
A graduate woman living in an apartment in Kailashpuri, Mughalsarai, gave a complaint to the police and said that after clicking a link on Facebook, she joined a group on Telegram. After this he was given a task. They were lured to get money on completing the task. During this time, cyber fraudsters withdrew Rs 30 lakh 11 thousand 980 from his account. At the same time, there are some people who know how to use smartphones well. Still, people are losing their earnings due to cyber trading, investing in share market, winning money in online games and watching wrong videos.
Fraud in the name of getting IPO
A graduate resident of Chandauli told that he does trading. He was cheated in the name of getting an IPO. He told that the thugs first got him a loan of Rs 50 lakh through an app. After this, Rs 50 lakh was taken from various accounts. At the same time, despite the campaign being run by the police, people are not alert. People are becoming victims of cyber fraud by sharing personal information or downloading APK files. A total of 8 cases of cyber fraud were registered in Chandauli district between November 1 and December 12. Cyber fraudsters have committed a fraud of Rs 1 crore 14 lakh 28 783.
Do not give the code to anyone without knowledge
Mughalsarai CO Krishna Murari Sharma told Local 18 that such application complaints have been received in Mughalsarai and Alinagar police stations. In this regard, on my behalf and on behalf of all the employees engaged in cyber cell, we continuously go to schools and other institutions, how to avoid cyber fraud there? How to protect yourself from cyber crime? There should be no loss of any kind. In this regard, on behalf of me and my team, I am constantly giving information to them on the important helpline number 1930 and in other ways, do not give the code to anyone without information.
We are constantly making people aware
He told that they are prohibited from giving any kind of information to anyone and they are constantly told not to get influenced by cyber criminals, but to share anything only with people they know. Do not touch or visit any link of any kind. Awareness programs regarding cyber protection are run by us and our team in schools and other important institutions and we are continuously making people aware. Be it educated people or less educated people. We are continuously making every type of people aware.
If in doubt contact the police
Meanwhile, Chandauli SP Aditya Langhe said that many cases of cyber fraud were registered in the district. He said not to download the APK file. Tempting offers should be avoided, because in most cases cyber fraudsters take advantage of people’s greed. Many times they also show fear by adopting all kinds of tactics. Vigilance is the only protection and if in doubt contact the police.
